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How to Modernize a Split Level Home Exterior: A Case Study in Washington
By: Cassie McDowellHomeowners often turn to brick&batten when they need help visualizing updates to their exterior to ensure they’re making the right design choices. That was the case for Robyn L. in Washington, who had ideas about how to modernize her split level home exterior but needed some assurance she was on the right track. I had ...
Modernized Ranch Style House in Oregon
By: Cassie McDowellChoosing the right exterior paint color for your home can be overwhelming, and it’s one of the main reasons homeowners turn to the experts at brick&batten. When Allison B. wanted to repaint her ranch style house, she struggled to select the right paint color and enlisted our help. I was wanting to repaint my house ...
The Complete Guide to Installing Gutters Like A Pro
By: ClaireWhen you envision the exterior of your dream home, water dispersal is probably the last thing on your mind. However, gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage, and they can be an eye-catching design element, too. If your home refresh includes a new gutter system, you can easily tackle the ...
A Holiday Gift Idea for Homeowners Ready for a Makeover
By: Steven RecordsIn 2020, many shoppers are starting their holiday shopping earlier than ever. So chances are, you are already wondering what would be the perfect holiday gift idea. While jewelry, candles, new electronics, clothes, and books are all good bets to put on your wish list. You may be looking at your home and thinking it ...
15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020
By: Cassie McDowell15 of Our Favorite Home Makeovers for 2020 Home makeovers, for us house junkies, are so exciting to see! We love every house we design; however, I’ve come up with 15 of my favorite home makeovers. Sometimes it’s paint and other times it’s a gable or added porch. Whatever the change, it’s always fun ...
House Makeovers and How to Get the Look
By: Cassie McDowellSo you’re interested in house makeovers and how to get the look… We are asked time and time again about our house makeovers and how to get the magazine look at home… What color paint is that? Where can I get those lights? Do you recommend a metal awning over my porch? What’s the deal ...
13 Before & After Swoon Worthy House Makeovers
By: Cassie McDowellWe have compiled 13 before & after swoon worthy house makeovers. Sifting through Pinterest and finding before & after home photos is huge fun! I always dream of what my house can become with some simple changes like paint and lighting. The brick&batten designers are pros in defining a home’s architecture, finding the home’s strengths ...
The Traditional Ranch Homes Before & After Makeovers
By: Cassie McDowellThe Traditional Ranch Homes Before & After Curb Appeal Makeovers See how brick&batten designers, architects, and graphics turn these traditional ranch homes into absolute stunners… with before & after curb appeal makeovers. According to Zillow, nine of ten houses, in the 1950’s and 60’s were ranch style. As the 80’s hit, people were opting for ...
4 Exterior Home Improvements that Increase Resale Value for 2019
By: Allison VaccaroCurb appeal is king when it comes to resale value. That means your home’s exterior needs to be in optimal condition to avoid leaving money on the table in a sale. By the numbers, 80% of prospective buyers say a homes’ curb appeal is an important (if not the most important) factor in their buying decisions. Even ...